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For this week's lesson we are playing around with a classic John Bonham herta style drum fill. We will... read more

These grooves explore a steady, quarter-note hi-hat foot played over a 7/8 groove. Drum fills included. read more

This lesson explores variations of the technique originally taught in That Funkin' Five Stroke Roll video lesson. read more

To a lot of drummers, syncopated notation (and playing the notation, for that matter) seems to be an alien... read more

Learn some exercises and techniques to get the most out of your toms. read more

Learning to play new drum beats is a lot of fun and very rewarding. Many beginner to intermediate level... read more

Skeleton fills are a fun technique to explore. In this lesson, learn what a skeleton fill is, and enjoy... read more

Taking a look at playing in the 5/4 odd time signature, Alex Ribchester teaches how to incorporate some of... read more

By starting the triplet fill on the third stroke of the triplet instead of the first, Bonham creates a... read more

This lesson explores counting and playing 5/8 time as well as some ideas for incorporating 5/8 within common time... read more

This lesson explores how to count and play in the 3/8 time signature as well as some slick applications... read more

Learn how to play in 7/8 time and some great techniques to keep your drumming brain sharp. read more

Check out this technique used in the outro of the song Hey Man Nice Shot as well as some... read more

One of my favorite go-to warm-ups, this pattern can also double as a slick technique to use within your... read more

Learn the techniques that Barker borrowed from John Bonham and the creative way he incorporated them into the groove... read more